The philosophical research repository, Don Bosco Central Library, and Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophy.
The institute has a well-equipped and fully computerized library consisting of over 35,000 books in the fields of Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Social Science, Salesian Studies, etc. It also receives several national and international periodicals and journals. The library follows the Dewey Decimal Classification System. It is always at the disposal of the staff and students.
Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophy
Explore the computerized catalog of over 35,000 catalogued volumes, rare philosophical manuscripts, dissertations, and journal articles directly via the Jnanodaya OPAC portal.
All readers, researchers, and students are requested to adhere strictly to the following regulations to ensure an orderly, peaceful, and scholarly atmosphere within the institute's library.
Library membership is open to all students and faculty members of Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy. Membership may also be extended to external users upon the recommendation or reference of an authorised person, subject to an annual membership fee of ₹700.
The reference section houses books primarily on Philosophy, Religion, and Generalities, along with encyclopaedias, multi-volume works, newspapers, magazines, and periodicals. These materials are intended for consultation within the library and are not available for borrowing.
Only students and professors of Jnanodaya Salesian Institute of Philosophy are entitled to borrow library materials, subject to the library's borrowing regulations.
Each eligible library user may borrow a maximum of two books at a time for a period of 14 days. Books may be renewed for one additional period of 14 days, provided they have not been reserved by another user. No further renewal is permitted beyond the maximum loan period of 28 days.
Library users may bring writing materials, notebooks, and loose sheets of paper for consultation and reference purposes. They are responsible for their personal belongings and must ensure that all their materials are taken with them when leaving the library.
After consultation, books should be left on the designated tables or desks. Users must not return books to the shelves themselves, as this helps maintain the proper arrangement and organisation of library materials. Library staff will reshelve the books appropriately.
All library users are expected to maintain silence and a peaceful atmosphere conducive to study, learning, and research. Users should respect the needs of fellow readers and refrain from conversations, discussions, or any activity that may disturb others.
Library users must handle all library materials and property with the utmost care. Marking, underlining, folding, or tearing pages of books, as well as damaging periodicals, furniture, or other library property, is strictly prohibited. Any damage or misuse of library resources will be taken seriously and may result in appropriate disciplinary action or a requirement to compensate for the damage, in accordance with library policy.
An in-depth hermeneutical exploration of the Gayatri Mantra in relation to the Johannine prologue in Christian philosophical education.
A collection of peer-reviewed papers exploring the dialogue between Indian Darshanas and Thomistic Philosophy.
Critical analysis of Salesian ecological stewardship in hill ecosystems.